Best places to travel in August

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August in Kenya, which is dry and cool, signals the start of the great migration — considered the eighth natural wonder of the world. Herds of wildebeest and zebra depart the Serengeti for Kenya’s Mara region, where wildlife spotting is at its very best.

August in Kenya, which is dry and cool, signals the start of the great migration — considered the eighth natural wonder of the world. Herds of wildebeest and zebra depart the Serengeti for Kenya’s Mara region, where wildlife spotting is at its very best.

With America’s National Park Service turning 100 on Aug. 25, its centennial has spawned celebrations around the country — and newfound interest in the country’s great parklands. Big Bend, in Texas, earned International Dark Sky Park status for its pristine, clear skies devoid of light pollution. Here, viewers can see the distinct streak of the Milky Way. The famous Perseid meteor shower, considered the best meteor display of the year, peaks in August — and there might be no better place to watch it than the isolated reaches of far west Texas.

With America’s National Park Service turning 100 on Aug. 25, its centennial has spawned celebrations around the country — and newfound interest in the country’s great parklands. Big Bend, in Texas, earned International Dark Sky Park status for its pristine, clear skies devoid of light pollution. Here, viewers can see the distinct streak of the Milky Way. The famous Perseid meteor shower, considered the best meteor display of the year, peaks in August — and there might be no better place to watch it than the isolated reaches of far west Texas.

The warm and sunny days of late summer spell peak season for many destinations, but fewer crowds and great deals still exist — if you know where to go. Here are the best places to travel in August, according to Travel + Leisure.